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stattdessen
German → American English
American English
instead
an adverb meaning "instead"; used to say that one thing happens or is chosen in place of another
Ich wollte Kaffee trinken, aber ich habe stattdessen Tee genommen.Use statt dessen / stattdessen to replace something with another choice. It often appears at the beginning of a clause after a comma, and it is not the same as the preposition statt, which usually takes a noun or pronoun.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "stattdessen" mean in English?
"Stattdessen" means "instead" or "in place of".
How do you use "stattdessen" in a sentence?
It often comes at the start of the second clause: "Ich wollte ins Kino gehen, aber ich bin stattdessen zu Hause geblieben."
Is "stattdessen" the same as "statt"?
They are related, but "statt" is usually a preposition, while "stattdessen" is an adverb meaning "instead".
Can "stattdessen" mean "alternatively"?
Sometimes, yes, depending on the context. The most common translation is "instead".